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School events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 20-26

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 19, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

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Manteno Community Unit School District 5 reports 312 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 19, 2025

There were 312 incidents of students being suspended just in Manteno Community Unit School District 5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Effective property tax rate in Kankakee County outpaced the national average in Q1

By E. S. Leonard | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Kankakee County paid 2.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Kankakee Times.

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Dr. Raj Prasad Sinha, Esteemed Research Scientist and Professor, Passes Away at 90

By P. K. York | Jul 19, 2025

Raj Prasad Sinha passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump-era budget cuts and promotes Chicago passport event

By Kankakee Times | Jul 19, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addressed constituents via social media on July 19, highlighting opposition to proposed federal budget cuts and inviting residents to a local passport assistance event in Chicago.

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Robin Kelly addresses justice reform and gun safety following recent events

By Kankakee Times | Jul 19, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly posted on July 18-19 about ongoing efforts toward justice reform after Breonna Taylor’s case and renewed calls for federal gun legislation following recent tragedies.

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Bradley School District 61 students suspended 219 times just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 18, 2025

There were 219 incidents of students being suspended just in Bradley School District 61 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending July 12?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Robin Kelly addresses stablecoin regulation and privacy concerns in recent posts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 18, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly discussed pending cryptocurrency regulations and criticized the Trump administration's handling of Medicaid data in tweets posted July 17-18, 2025.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas honors FastSigns of Kankakee for local business spotlight

By Kankakee Times | Jul 18, 2025

For the July Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas has chosen to honor FastSigns of Kankakee.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20

By G. R. Manning | Jul 17, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kankakee Metro this weekend.

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Week ending July 26: 3 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County to be released from jail

By S. V. Carpenter | Jul 17, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Kankakee County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

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Kankakee County home prices rose in first half of 2025

By P. G. Speer | Jul 17, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Kankakee County rose by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 3.5%.

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Bourbonnais School District 53 Report: Suspensions in Bourbonnais School District 53 totaled 141 just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 17, 2025

There were 141 incidents of students being suspended just in Bourbonnais School District 53 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Robin Kelly addresses welfare programs and civil rights in recent statements

By Kankakee Times | Jul 17, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly highlighted issues including social welfare policies and police reform through several posts made between July 16 and July 17, 2025.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending July 12?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 16, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 students suspended 62 times during 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 16, 2025

There were 62 incidents of students being suspended just in Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Home prices in Kankakee County increased

By I. T. Gardner | Jul 16, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2025 in Kankakee County rose by $10,000, while total sales decreased by 5.6%.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 during 2023-24 school year?

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 15, 2025

There were 173 incidents of students being suspended just in Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Kankakee County home prices fall in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By P. G. Speer | Jul 15, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Kankakee County fell by $3,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 16.5%.